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Supreme Court probe panel to prioritise use of pellet gun, harassment of female protesters during July 20 march to Parliament

Polity · 18 Oct 2026

Polity

A Supreme Court-appointed panel will prioritize investigating the use of pellet guns and harassment of female protesters during the July 20 march to Parliament.

Why it matters: The Supreme Court's investigation into the use of pellet guns and harassment of female protesters highlights the judiciary's role in addressing human rights concerns and maintaining law and order during protests.

Supreme Court Investigation

The Supreme Court has appointed a panel to investigate the events that transpired during the July 20 march to Parliament. The panel's focus will be on the use of pellet guns and the alleged harassment of female protesters.

Incident Overview

The march to Parliament on July 20 was marked by significant unrest. Reports emerged of law enforcement using pellet guns and allegations of harassment against female participants. This has prompted judicial intervention to ensure accountability and review the actions taken by authorities during the protest.

Key facts

  • Supreme Court-appointed panel is investigating.
  • Focus on pellet gun use and harassment of female protesters.
  • Incident occurred during July 20 march to Parliament.

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Source: The Hindu